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October 2, 2015: K-9 Kraving Dog Food Recalls Their Chicken Patties Dog Food Shipped Between July 13th - July 17th, 2015 Because The Product May Be Contaminated With Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

K-9 Kraving Dog Food has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Patties Dog Food shipped to retail stores in Maryland between July 13 and 17, 2015 because of
potential salmonella and/or listeria contamination.

K-9 Kraving Dog Food became aware of a potential issue after receiving notification from the FDA that a routine surveillance sample of Chicken Patties tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were shipped between July 13 and July 17, 2015 by K-9 Kraving to retail stores in the State of Maryland. No other K-9 Kraving Dog Food products are affected.

Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet's health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns. Consumers who purchased the product can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.

For more information, call the K-9 Kraving's Consumer Relations team at 1-800-675-1471 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, EST.

Salix Animal Health, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of "Good 'n' Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks because it may have
the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the Georgia Department of Agriculture
revealed the presence of Salmonella in one 2.8 ounce package of "Good 'n' Fun Beefhide Chicken Sticks labeled with the recalled code. No other product is affected at this time.

The affected products were distributed nationwide by Salix Animal Health to Dollar General and Dollar Tree retail stores.

The recall is limited to the Beefhide Chicken Sticks Dog Treats, packaged as follows:

2.8 ounce bag
Lot number: AO15010
Expiration date of 03/2018.

Customers who have purchased the product subject to this recall are urged to
dispose of the product or return it for full refund.

For more information, call Salix Animal Health's consumer affairs team
at 1-800-338-4896 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

According
to the FDA, the recall went into effect after routine testing by the Colorado Department of Food and Agriculture of
a sample collected at a retailer. The sample revealed the presence of Salmonella in a 3 lb. bag of the product.
Another sample from the same lot was previously tested by the California Department of Agriculture and had a negative Salmonella result.

The affected products were distributed in Vermont,
Pennsylvania, and Colorado.

If you are in possession of this recalled product please send a
picture of the packaging showing the lot number, to Olivia@ocrawdog.com for
verification. Please also return the
product to your dog food retailer for a full refund or
replacement product.

For more information, call OC Raw Dog at 844-215-3647 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST..

Nature's Variety of St. Louis, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling some Instinct Raw Chicken Formula for Dogs products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Nature's Variety advises that they were made aware of a potential issue after being notified by the FDA that a routine surveillance sample from a seven pound bag of Instinct Raw Chicken Bites for Dogs tested positive for Salmonella.

To date, no illnesses from the recalled product have been reported.

Product Recalled

Size

"Best By" Date

UPC No.

Instinct Raw Chicken FormulaBites for Dogs

4 lb

04/27/16

769949611431

Instinct Raw Chicken FormulaBites for Dogs

7 lb

04/27/16

769949611448

Instinct Raw Chicken FormulaPatties for Dogs

7 lb

04/27/16

769949611486

The Best By date can be found on the back of the package, below the seal.

The recalled Instinct Raw Chicken Formula Frozen Diets products were distributed through retail stores in the United States and through limited distribution in Canada.

For more information about this recall, consumers may call Nature's Variety's Consumer Relations team at 888-519-7387 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT, seven days a week during the recall or email the Company directly at: cservice@naturesvariety.com.

If you purchased one of the recalled products, you should discontinue use immediately, and dispose of the product in a safe manner. To obtain a full refund or exchange, return the product in its original packaging or bring a proof of purchase to the retailer where you bought it.

We remind you to keep a close eye on your dog's health, and contact your veterinarian if you have any concerns. You may also direct your concerns to our 24/7 Online Veterinary Service.

Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of their raw chicken pet foods. The recall was initiated after a routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella.

Bravo Pet Foods has received no reports of illness to date. The Company states that all products had been previously tested by a third party independent laboratory prior to release for distribution. None of these products had tested positive for Salmonella at that time.

Product Recalled Due to Positive Salmonella Testing

Product Recalled

"Best Used By" Date

UPC No.

Item No.

Bravo Blend Chicken Dietfor Dogs & Cats2 lb (32 oz.) Chub

12-05-16

829546211028

21 - 102

105 cases of the above product were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers in the US.

The following products DID NOT test positive for Salmonella,But are also being voluntarily recalledBecause they were produced in the same manufacturing facility on the same dayAs the product that did test positive.

Product Recalled

"Best Used By" Date

UPC No.

Item No.

Bravo Balance Chicken Dinnerfor Dogs - Patties3 lb (48 oz.) bag

12-05-16

829546214012

21-401

Bravo Balance Chicken Dinnerfor Dogs - Chub2 lb (32 oz.) chub

12-05-16

829546214029

21-402

Bravo Blend Chicken Dietfor Dogs & Cats5 lb (80 oz.) bag - Patties

12-05-16

829546215088

21 - 508

These products were sold to distributors, retail stores, internet retailers and directly to consumers across the US.

The recalled product should not be sold or fed to pets. Pet owners who have the affected product at home should dispose of this product in a safe manner (example, a securely covered trash receptacle).

Pet owners can submit a claim and get a full refund from the store where they purchased the product. Consumers must complete and submit to the retailer, the Bravo Recall Claim Form available on the Bravo website - See Bravo Product Claim Form for details. Consumers can also call Bravo Pet Foods for more information toll free (866) 922-9222 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST).

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and contact your veterinarian immediately. You may also direct your concerns to our 24/7 Online Veterinary Service.

The Natural Dog Company, Inc. of Windsor, CO, is recalling its 12-ounce bags of 12-inch Tremenda Sticks dog chews, after a routine sample inspection by the Colorado Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Product Recalled

"Best By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot Nos.

12" Tremenda Sticks12oz bags

No Expiration Date Listed

851265004957

No Lot Number Listed

Note, products with the same UPC code but with new packaging AND listed lot numbers and expiration dates are NOT affected by this recall.

The Natural Dog Company has suspenced production of the dog chews, and is working with the FDA to investigate the source of the problem.

If you have purchased any 12-ounce packages of 12-inch Tremenda Sticks, please discontinue use immediately, and you may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-424-4602 - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm MST.

Should you notice any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and contact your veterinarian immediately. You may also direct any health concerns to our recommended 24/7 Online Veterinary Service.

Almost 1,300 cases of I and Love and You Cow-Boom! Strips Beef Gullet dog chews are being voluntarily recalled by NatPets LLC. The Company website advises that on July 10, 2015, they were notified by the Colorado Department of Agriculture that a routine sampling of their dog treats had tested positive for Salmonella.

To date, the Company has not received any reports of illness from the recalled products.

Only 2-ounce packages with the following information are included in the recall:

Product Recalled

"Best By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot Nos.

Cow-Boom! StripsBeef Gullet Dog Treats2.0 oz bags

20162017

8 18336 01134 4

All lots ending with4T1 or 5T1

You can find the lot numbers and UPC code printed next to the proof-of-purchase bar code on the back of the package.
The product is supplied by a U.S. supplier and we note from the packaging that this product is made in Brazil.

"I and love and you" states: "The health and safety of our customers and their beloved four-legged family members is paramount to us. We pride ourselves in creating only the highest quality products formulated to include the optimal combination of complete, whole-food nutrition, freshness, and premium ingredients you've come to expect from "I and love and you."

Consumers who have purchased any packages of these dog chews should immediately discontinue use and return it to the retailer. You may also contact the Company at at 855.ILY.LOVE Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (M.T.), or via email at service@ilypet.com.

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and contact your veterinarian immediately. You may also direct your concerns to our 24/7 Online Veterinary Service.

Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has voluntarily recalled two limited batches of Vital Essentials Frozen Beef Tripe Patties and Frozen Beef Trip Nibblets, after being notified by the FDA that the samples had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Recalled

"Best By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot No.

Vital Essentials FrozenBeef Tripe Patties

20160210

33211 00809

10930

Vital Essentials FrozenBeef Tripe Nibblets

20160215

33211 00904

10719

The "Best By" date code and lot numbers are located on the back of each package. No other product manufactured by the company is involved in this voluntary recall.

The recalled products were distributed in the following states:

California

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

New Mexico

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Texas

Vermont

Washington

If you purchased one of these products, you may call Vital Essentials at 920-370-6542 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT for assistance in obtaining replacement or a full refund from your local retailer.

Consumers who have opened the package should dispose of the food by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and contact your veterinarian immediately or you may direct your questions to our Ask A Vet Service.

July 4, 2015:
Stella and Chewy's Recalls Several Lots of Frozen and Freeze-dried Products
Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Stella and Chewy's of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has voluntarily recalled a variety of its products (see below) because surveillance testing found Listeria in a sample of its Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs - 15 oz. bags - Lot # 111-15.

Stella and Chewy's produces "minimally processed" raw dog and cat food, sold in a freeze-dried or frozen state. The pet food company's Recall Notice states that on July 2, 2015, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) issued a stop sale order on a single lot of the above dog food, claiming they had detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product.

Although no other products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, Stella and Chewy's states that "in an abundance of caution, we are also voluntarily recalling a number of products that may have been exposed to the affected lot".

Note, all recalled products were distributed widely throughout the U.S. to wholesale distributors and retail stores. They were not made available in Canada.

To date there have been no reported pet or human illnesses from the food.

Products recalled from affected Lot No. 111-15:

Product Recalled

"Use By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot No.

Freeze-DriedChewy's Chicken Dinner for Dogs15oz

4/23/20164/26/2016

186011000045

111-15

Carnivore CrunchTurkey Recipe3.25oz

5/3/20165/4/2016

186011001103

111-15

Frozen Duck Duck GooseDinner Morsels for Dog4lb

5/3/20164/21/2016

186011001394

111-15

Frozen Chewy'sChicken Dinner Morsels for Dog4lb

5/3/20164/21/2016

186011001387

111-15

Frozen Surf 'N TurfDinner Patties for Dogs6lb

5/3/20164/21/2016

186011000533

111-15

Frozen Chewy'sChicken Dinner Patties for Dogs6lb

5/3/20164/21/2016

18601100120

111-15

Frozen Chewy'sChicken Dinner Patties for Dogs3lb

5/3/20164/21/2016

18601100038

111-15

Freeze-DriedChewy's Chicken Dinner for Dogs15oz

4/26/2016

186011000045

114-15

Products recalled from other Lot Numbers

Product Recalled

"Use By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot No.

Freeze-DriedTantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers18oz

5/3/2016

186011000229

105-15

Freeze-DriedTantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers18oz

5/3/2016

186011000229

113-15

Freeze-DriedTantalizing Turkey Meal Mixers9oz

5/3/2016

186011000205

105-15

Carnivore CrunchChicken Recipe3.25oz

5/3/2016

186011001080

110-15

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Animals that become ill with Listeria could display symptoms similar to the ones listed above for humans.

Stella and Chewy's have advised that they are working with the FDA to further investigate and address the situation. In addition, they have "engaged an outside third-party expert to conduct a root cause analysis and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken".

If you have purchased any of the above recalled Stella and Chewy's dog food products, please either return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it. Any futher questions regarding this recall can be directed to: info@stellaandchewys.com or 888-477-8977.

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and contact your veterinarian immediately or,
should you prefer, you may direct your questions to our recommended, affordable Ask A Vet Service.

Boulder Dog Food Company LLC has voluntarily recalled one lot of Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer due to the potential of the product being contaminated with Salmonella

The recalled product consists of seven bags that were distributed to one retailer in the State of Colorado, and another in the State of Virginia. Both retailers have been identified and notified of the recall by Boulder Dog Food Company. The Company advised it had received one consumer complaint.

Product Recalled

"Best By" Dates

UPC No.

Lot No.

Turkey Sprinkles(3 oz)

05/18/201605/28/201605/30/2016

899883001224

743

The product is in a clear poly bag, and the UPC Code is located in the lower right-hand corner of the product label on the front of the bag.
The "Best By" date and Lot Number are on a label on the reverse side of the bag.

Note, on June 19, 2015, the Colorado-based company also voluntarily recalled one lot of its Chicken Sprinkles Food Enhancer. In each case, a routine sampling program by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that the products had tested positive for Salmonella.

If you are in possession of the recalled product please discontinue use and return the unused product to either the retailer you purchased it from, or directly to:

Boulder Dog Food Company LLC
2828 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

If you have any questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact the Company directly:

Phone: 303-449-2540
Email: customerservice@boulderdogfoodcompany.com

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and either contact your veterinarian immediately or,
if you prefer, you may direct your questions to our recommended, affordable Online Veterinary Service.

Colorado based Boulder Dog Food Company has voluntary recalled its Chicken Sprinkles because the product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. The Company said it had received one complaint from a consumer.

Product recalled

UPC No.

Lot No.

Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz) "Best By" date of 05/04/16

899883001231

998

The recalled Product consists of 10 bags of Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) that were distributed to

Two retail stores in the State of Colorado

One retail store in the State of Washington

One retail customer in the State of Maryland

The product is in a clear poly bag, and the UPC Code is located in the lower right-hand corner of the product label on the front of the bag.
The "Best By" date and Lot Number are on a label on the reverse side of the bag.

Eight of the ten bags have been retrieved. The remaining two bags are believed to have made their way to consumers and have either been used or destroyed.

If you are in possession of the recalled product please discontinue use and return the unused product to either the retailer you purchased it from, or directly to Boulder Dog Food Company L.L.C. at:

Boulder Dog Food Company LLC
2828 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

If you have any questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact the Company directly:

Phone: 303-449-2540
Email: customerservice@boulderdogfoodcompany.com

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and either contact your veterinarian immediately or,
if you prefer, you may direct your questions to our recommended, affordable Online Veterinary Service.

As noted on the websites of PetSmart and the Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington,
the dog chew and treat company has voluntary recalled the following specific Ruff Roots products.
The reason for the recall is noted as "due to the amount of metal on them".

Petsmart Ruff Roots Dog Chew Toys Recalled

UPC No.

Lot No.

4" Sprout Dog Chew Toy

85301200439

SP001

5" Stump Dog Chew Toy

85301200440

ST001

7" Stalk Dog Chew Toy

85301200441

SA001

Note, these "all natural" dog chews were sold exclusively by PetSmart. No other Himalayan Corporation products appear to be impacted at this time.

We appreciate that this dog food manufacturer has acted responsibly by adding this dog food recall notice to their website home page.

Consumers are asked to immediately stop using any abovementioned products and return them to your closest PetSmart store for a full refund.

All questions regarding this voluntary dog chew recall can be directed to the Himalayan Corporation at 425-322-4295 or via email: info@himalayandogchew.com

If you have noticed any recent changes in your dog's health, please play it safe and either contact your veterinarian immediately or,
if you prefer, you may direct your questions to our recommended, affordable Online Veterinary Service.

According
to the FDA, the recall went into effect after the Nebraska
Department of Food and Agriculture performed a routine sampling and
found a presumed positive salmonella result. OC Raw Dog has
stopped production and distribution of the food and is working
with the FDA to investigate the cause of the contamination.

The company stated, "We
will be making several changes to our methods of production in order to
further protect the product we so firmly believe in".

The affected products were distributed in Minnesota,
Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, and sold by independent pet specialty retailers.

If you are in possession of this recalled product please send a
picture of the packaging showing the lot number, to Olivia@ocrawdog.com for
verification. Please also return the
product to your dog food retailer for a full refund or
replacement product.

For more information, call OC Raw Dog at 844-215-3647 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST..

What is Salmonella?

"Salmonella
is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with
weakened immune systems. It can affect animals eating the
products and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats
can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not
thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or
any surfaces exposed to these products."

"Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or
bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only
decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise
healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If
your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms,
please contact your veterinarian.""Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for
some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or
bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can
result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections,
endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract
symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with
this product should contact their healthcare providers".